Mid-Level M&A Associate - Firmwide

Foley & Lardner LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 290,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is looking for an M&A associate with 4-8 years of experience to join their Transactions Practice Group. This role involves advising on U.S. and cross-border M&A transactions, focusing on private equity-driven deals.

The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, and must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The position offers comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary between $290,000 - $420,000.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant M&A experience.
• Experience in complex corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
• Work closely with attorneys across offices.
• Engage with clients and opposing counsel during transactions.

Skills

Strong drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Business development interest

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Active Bar membership

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an M&A associate with 4-8 years of relevant experience to join the Transactions Practice Group in any of our U.S. offices. Foley's nationally integrated Transactions Practice Group advises publicly and privately held middle market and upper middle market companies, private equity sponsors, and other investors on a broad range of strategic transactions. This role is focused primarily on U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with a significant emphasis on private equity-driven transactions. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters as part of a collaborative national platform, partnering closely with attorneys across offices and practice disciplines to deliver practical business solutions for clients.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified candidates will have substantial experience representing clients in complex corporate M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and related strategic transactions. Candidates should possess strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, along with experience managing multiple workstreams and interacting directly with clients, opposing counsel, and deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle. An interest in business development and building long-term client relationships is also valued.

Professional Environment

Foley is committed to fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where associates have meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for professional growth. This role is well suited for attorneys seeking to deepen an M&A-focused practice while working alongside experienced deal lawyers on a diverse mix of private equity and strategic transactions across industries. We value collegiality, intellectual curiosity, and a practical approach to client service, and we strive to provide a professional environment that supports long-term career development.

Academic Requirements

Strong academic credentials are required. Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be active members in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice. Timely admission to the Bar of the state where the hiring office is located will be required as a condition of employment.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter noting office preference. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is between $290,000 - $420,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affiditive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.